East Haven High School Alumni Association Newsletter

Fall 2005 Editors Steve Narracci and Terri Vitale

Judge Michael A. Albis ‘71 Karen Wyllie Goodale ‘65 Albert C. Carbone, Jr. ’91

Leonard “Butch” Orifice ’55 Lee Schatzlein ’80 Dawn DePoto ’85

SIX HONORED ON NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY

Six alumni will be honored on served as Town Attorney from 1991 to for students applying to colleges, and the nineteenth anniversary of the Hall 1997. In 1998 he was elected Judge of has done pro bono work for East Haven of Fame Awards. Judge Michael A. Probate for the District of East Haven Senior Citizens requiring legal Albis ‘71 and Karen Wyllie Goodale and re-elected in 2002. Actively assistance. St. Vincent DePaul School ‘65 will receive the Distinguished involved in community activities he is honored him with the school’s first Graduate Award. Athletes being the Past President of the Chamber of Distinguished Graduate Award in 1995. honored are Lee Schatzlein ’80, Leonard Commerce and helped to establish the The Chamber of Commerce presented “Butch” Orifice ’55, Dawn DePoto ’85, “Community Christmas” on the Town him with the Business Award for and Albert C. Carbone, Jr. ’91. Green which continues as an annual service to the Chamber and its Albis received a B.A. from event. As Co-founder and President of programs in 1997. Yale and a law degree from the UConn the annual East Haven Fall Festival Goodale received her B.S. School of Law. He began his law from its inception in 1992, he has been and advanced degrees from SCSU. practice in 1978 with offices in New the driving force in making this event a She has taught on various levels from Haven and East Haven. From 1979 to huge area attraction. He has conducted 1991 he served as the attorney for the kindergarten through sixth grade. mock interviews at East Haven High East Haven Urban Renewal Agency and While teaching at the elementary level School teaching interview techniques (Continued on page 2)

1 SIX HONORED ON NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY (continued from p. 1) she has served on the B.E.S.T. Committee, the Project to youngster she was the first girl to play in the East Haven Increase Mastery of Math and Science, Professional Babe Ruth Baseball League. She resides in East Haven and Development Day Committee, and Language Arts and is a supervisor for Restaurant Depot in Orange. Science Curriculum Committees. She has been a Cooperating Carbone was named to the All-Housatonic Baseball Teacher at Sacred Heart University, Gateway Community Team in his junior and senior years and All-State in his senior College, and SCSU, as well as a teacher mentor in the East year. He was also All-Housatonic in basketball. At Trinity Haven Schools. Throughout her life she has been an active College he received a B.A. in Political Science and was a four participant in the community serving as Director of the year starter on the baseball team. He was named to the All- Momauguin Recreation League, Past President of the East New England and All-ECAC Teams as a senior, batting .420, Haven Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Bradford Manor and went 6-3 as a pitcher with an ERA of 3.10. He also Ladies Auxiliary, and Face-Off Club. She has also been a pitched a no-hitter vs. Middlebury and finished with a 14-7 Cub Scout Leader, Chairperson of the East Haven Readiness career pitching record. In the West Haven Twilight League, Council, and the East Haven Credit Union Board of Directors. he hit .300 or better for ten seasons and was a two time MVP. In 2001, she was appointed Principal of Momauguin School. After graduation he served as Sports Information Director Schatzlein was named to the All-Housatonic League at Trinity, Media Relations Assistant at Boston College, Team in his junior and senior years. He ended his career Assistant Director of Sports Information at Boston fourth all-time in scoring with 1051 points and helped his University and Assistant Athletic Director/Communications team win the Class L State Championship in his senior year. at Quinnipiac University. Presently Carbone is a Corporate During his college career at Bryant College, he was a four Communications and Marketing Specialist for the United year starter, and was captain in his senior year. He scored Illuminating Company. In 2004 the Southern Connecticut 1,475 points, fifth all-time, and set a school record for most Conference named him Commissioner. He received the “Forty free throws in a game with 21 of 23. He received a B.S. in Under 40” Professional/Community Success Award from New finance and a Masters in Business Administration from RPI, Haven Business Times magazine in 2003, and in 2004 the The Hartford Graduate Center. From 1985-88 he was a Greater New Haven “Rising Star” Award from Business New financial analyst for the Space & Sea Division of Hamilton Haven magazine. He lives in Stratford with his wife Tracey Standard. In 1989 he joined Kaman Aerospace Corporation and two daughters, Calyn 2, and Maura 7 months. and is currently the Manager of Financial Planning and The affair will be held at the Country House in East Business Services for the Helicopter Division. For fifteen Haven, Sunday, November 20 starting at 12:30 PM. Tickets years he was a high school basketball official in the Hartford are at $35.00 may be obtained by sending a check payable to area until retiring in 1999. Presently he is a basketball coach the Alumni Association to Al Vitale, 27 Hilltop Rd., East Haven for the Tolland Girls Travel Team and is a member of the 06513. No tickets will be sold at the door. Connecticut Wave AAU Basketball Organization Finance Committee. He resides in Tolland with his wife Donna and Check us out at our website: three daughters, Jini 16, Kelly 14, and Kristin 11. www.ehhsalum.org As co-captain of the football team in his senior year, Orifice helped lead his team to the Housatonic League Championship and an overall record of seven wins and two losses. He was the center on the team throughout his four Class of 1937 Class Reunion years, and in his senior year he was named to the All-State The Class of 1937, East Haven High School’s first Team. After high school he attended Storm King Preparatory graduating class, held its 67th reunion last September. For School and Lafayette College. He transferred to SCSU and several years, the members of this indomitable group have was a member of many outstanding Southern football teams been getting together at a luncheon on the first Friday in the 60s. He graduated with a major in elementary education following Labor Day. In previous years, they came from as and taught math in the Bridgeport School System until he far away as Arizona, New Mexico, Montana and Florida. retired after 35 years in 2003. Their numbers have dwindled over time, but last DePoto was a four year starter on the softball team year, fifteen classmates along with family and friends, enjoyed as an outfielder and catcher. She batted over .300 and as a an afternoon of good food and lots of reminiscing. power hitter she hit six home runs during her final two Lorraine MacArthur Monniere and daughter seasons. In a semi-final game versus Shelton in the 1984 Donna traveled from Maryland, while Class President Bob state tournament, she hit the game winning home run that Johnson and wife Charlotte made the trip from Michigan.. moved East Haven into the finals and an eventual State Class The others came from all parts of Connecticut. L Championship. During her senior year, she was named The perennial committee of Gordon Stevens, Helen captain and was selected to the All-Housatonic and All- Malone Motti and Janet Daniels Reynolds, were rewarded State Teams. After graduation DePoto played coed and by the happy expressions of, “See you next year!” when the women’s slow pitch softball for various area teams. As a group adjourned. ALUMNI NEWS

Paul Albano ’47 was inducted into the New Haven John Alves ’71, a police sergeant with the EHPD Tap-Off Club Hall of Fame last November. was one of the recipients of the Annual EH Public Safety Steve Narracci ’49 received the Vincent J. Reilly Award from the East Haven Rotary Club. Distinguished Service Award from the Connecticut Football Mike Lawlor ’74 was elected to his tenth term as Officials Association. State Representative of the 99the District last November Fred Parlato ’56 was named East Haven Courier Sandra Shatkyvich Carlson ’74 is a surgical nurse Person of the Week last November. in Rye Beach, NH. She has a Masters Degree and travels Ralph Paolillo ’57 is the proud grandfather for the cross country recruiting new nurses. She and her husband eighth and ninth time as his daughter presented him with Thomas have two daughters, Krista, who is attending the twins, Jesse Ryan and Cameran Jo. University of New Hampshire and Danica, a model for the Pete Barile ’61 reports that his golf game has Ford Agency who also plays bit parts in plays across New improved after double knee surgery. Two new grandchildren York and Disney World. have been added, Jason & Gabe to make a total of five. Mary Tulumello Acquarulo ’74 is the Director of Janet Messina Kenyon ’64 joined Coldwell Banker Pupil Services for the East Haven Board of Education. Realtors in East Haven as a Sales Associate last April. Ed Rapuano ’75 was on the umpiring crew that Tom DeCosta ‘65 and John Alves ‘71 retired from worked the 2004 National League Championship Series the EHPD last June. between the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros. Jack Stacey ’67 was the Parade Marshall for the Laura Shatkyvich Zacks ’75 is currently the East Haven Memorial Day Parade. secretary in the Guidance Department in East Haven High Dave Augustine ’68 was named Sports Person of School. Laura has three children, Jason, Justin, and Ashley, the Week by the East Haven Courier last April. Dave has all alumni of EHHS been the East Haven Golf Coach since 1977. Linda Sayers Sandrey ’75 is an Administrative Edward Mattei ’68 is Vice-President of Connecticut Assistant at the Yale School of Art. Mobile Diagnostic, a portable medical service. Tony DeCaprio ’76 was named Person of the Week Christine Proto Sanford ‘68 and Jack Stacey ‘67 last December by the East Haven Courier for his work with were recipients of the 2005 Merit Awards. This event the local Boy Scout Troop. recognizes citizens for their dedication and service to the Donna Pace Prete ’77 is the Q.A. Manager, Metals town. for Cuno, Inc., Meriden, CT. Ken McKay ’69 was named East Haven Courier Doug Jackson ’77 was appointed Chief of the East Person of the Week last September. In October he competed Haven Fire Department last February. in the Chicago Marathon, his fourth. He has also competed Ralph Vitale ’78 is the accounting and auditing in the Philadelphia and Boston Marathons. manager at Orange & Martorlli CPAs in Milford. Claire LaPia Criscuolo ’69 opened an Italian John Finkle ’79, Chairman of the East Haven Board eatery, Basta Trattoria on Chapel Street in New Haven last of Education was named East Haven Courier Person of the January. She was also the recipient of the Elm Ivy Award Week last December. from Yale University last May. Liz Franco Spano ’79 was named East Haven Wayne Sanford ’69 retired as Chief of the East Courier Person of the Week last April for her volunteer work Haven Fire Department to take a position as deputy director with students in the East Haven School System. of the State Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Scott Lawlor ’80 is a member of the Central Board Security. of Football Officials East Haven Mayor, Joe Maturo ’70 received the Lisa Valenti ’80 is the Town Clerk in North Branford. Man of the Year Award from the New Haven Chapter of Saint Lou Pane ’81 was named East Haven Courier Jude’s Children Research Hospital last September. Person of the Week last April for his efforts as the Director Donna Colavolpe Macolino ’70 was named East of Recreation. Haven Courier Person of the Week for her efforts as a Lou Ciaramella ‘80 was named East Haven Courier kindergarten teacher at St. Brendan’s School. Sports person of the Week last July for his contributions to Jim Shieffele ’70 is the head coach of the Post 89 the youth baseball leagues. Junior American Legion baseball team. Michael Narracci 81 won his fourth Ed Ardito ’71 was the referee in the Emerald Bowl Emmy last May for his role in NESN’s Play by Play Coverage between Navy and the University of New Mexico last of Red Sox Baseball. December 30th in San Francisco. Anthony Nucolo ’82 is a police officer with the Town Jeff Emons ’71 retired from the East Haven Police of North Branford. Department and is doing private investigation for the court system. (continued on page 4) Alumni News (continued)

Ray Marsico ’82 received the East Haven Chamber Roxanne Pietrosimone ’94 married Vincenzo Melillo of Commerce Community Service Award and was named East of North Branford last June. She is a Customer Service Haven Courier Person of the Week last May. Representative in the Public Sector Business Unit of Anthem Tracey Finer ’83 was inducted into the New Haven Blue Cross. Tap-Off Club Hall of Fame last November. Matthew Mannochi ’96 is a graphic designer with Michael Mathis ’83 is the district manager for Seton in Branford. Progressive Insurance. Carissa M. DeLeone ’96 is teaching PreK & Lisa Pageau Martone ’83 is the East Haven HS Kindergarten at a private school in Park City, UT. She has Cheerleader Coach. also been offered a position in the same field in Paris, France Chris Zane ‘83, President of Zane’s Cycles in with summer studies in the “South of France”. Branford, was the opening speaker at the QUIS 9 symposium Cherly McKenna Bruce ’96 and her husband Wm. in Sweden last year. Bruce have purchased their first home in East Haven. Howard McCann ’84 retired as a Captain from the Deanna Divert ’97 and Anthony Fappiano ’97 were New Haven Fire Department last December. married last July. Deanna is a RN at Yale New Haven Hospital Lou Lefevre ’84, first year head basketball coach at and Anthony is an IT Support Specialist at Yale. Providence High School in Clarksvill, Indiana , led his team Kellie Whitley ’97 received a MBA in Human to the best record in school history, 19-1. During the season, Resources Management from the University of New Haven Lefevre also picked up his 300th coaching victory. This is last June. the fourth different high school where Lefevre team has set John Ruggiero ’98 is the Assistant Sports Editor a record for wins in a season, previously doing so at St. Pius for the Elm City Newspapers in Milford. He married Gaynelle X High School, in Atlanta, GA, Terryville High School in M. Dickonson of North Haven last September. Plymouth, CT, and now defunct Mary Immaculate High Daniel Kwet ’98 received a MS in education from School in New Britain, CT. the University of New Haven last June. Peter Valenti ’84 is a US Postal Service mail carrier. Rochelle Diglio ’99 is a payroll specialist at Tim Shaw ’84 is a detective with the Stanford Police Masonicare in Wallingford. She is attending CCSU pursuing Department a degree in music. Angela Mathis Mingrone ’84 is the mother of Brian Chaput ’99 won the javelin throw (261’ 3”) identical twin daughters and is a meeting planner for for the third consecutive year at he Penn Relays in the Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Olympic Development division. He is one of the top javelin Anthony DiLungo ‘86 was “Person of the Week” throwers in the nation. in The East Haven Courier. Justin Zacks ’00 has just completed two years at Ken Horton ’85, Bob Shaw ’87, & Ricky Narracci Gateway Community College with a business background ’89 competed in the Madison Jaycees Triathlon Competition and is currently attending CT School of Electronics. last September. Jeff Cretella ’00 earned All-American honors at Kevin Lawlor ’86 is the proud parent of a baby girl, the NCAA Division II indoor championships in the shot put Caroline Ann born last November. with a throw of 58’ 7 ½ “. T.J. Schatz ’87 was named East Haven Courier Joe Glenn ’01 projected a 3.25 in management at Sports Person of the Week last March as coach of the North Bucknell University and was named to the Patriot League Branford High School hockey team. Academic Honor Roll. Frank Mattie ’89 is the head golf professional at Gary DeLeone, Jr. ’01 graduated from the Univ. of Pipers Landing in West Palm Beach, Florida. Hartford, Hart School of Music with a degree in Music Ken Goodale ’91 is a firefighter with the New Haven Production and Technology. He was at the top of the deans Fire Department. list every semester and is looking to return to Manhattan Allie Carbone, Jr. ’91 was named Commissioner of where his internship occurred. the Southern Connecticut Conference. Rob Coates ’04 was selected the NE 10 outstanding P.J. Norwood ’92, a town firefighter was named East athlete in the men’s championship last February. He won Haven Courier Person of the Week last March for his work the 55 meter hurdles (7.83 sec.) and the pole vault (15’ 6”). as a volunteer training citizens in CPR, firefighting Joe Esposito ’04, a freshman pitcher for Eastern techniques, crowd control tactics and any number of skills Connecticut State University was named Little East that they could employ in the event of an emergency in Conference Rookie of the Week twice last baseball season town. He also received the Public Safety Award from the and was Rookie of the Year in the conference. East Haven Rotary Club. Michael Campbell ’05 was voted the Most Joe Carr ’94 married Nelia Casopoli of Hamden Valuable and Best Offensive Player of the high school soccer last December. Joe is a special education teacher in the team. He was also named to the SCC All Academic Team. West Haven School System. Presently he is attending Gateway Community College.

4 ACQUARULO OPENS NEW FACILITY DUFFY HONORED AND WINS PATENT On October 2, 2004 , the city of West Haven officially Larry Acquarulo ’77, President of Foster Corp. dedicated a new twin-field soccer complex and nature center. opened a new 42,000 square foot facility in Putnam, CT last The city named the complex The Paul Duffy Soccer Complex December. Foster is involved in research, development and and Nature Center after Paul Duffy ‘65, for his years of manufacturing of polymer solutions for the medical devices service to youth soccer in West Haven and South Central industry. Its polymers are used in such applications as Connecticut. catheters and balloons used in cardiology. He began his Paul coached in the West Haven Youth Soccer business fifteen years ago with six employees, now has 32 League from 1980 -1994 and served as president of the league workers and plans to hire six more in the near future. The from 1984 to 2000. He also served as vice president of the company also has a manufacturing facility in Las Vegas. Connecticut Junior Soccer Association South Central District Foster has also been issued a United States patent from 1991-2001 and referees youth and high school soccer for nano technology that enhances the mechanical properties games. of polymer composites. According to Acquarulo medical device companies are challenging material suppliers to provide more performance with less material. This allows HENNESSEY RECEIVES TINARI them to develop smaller devices for less invasive procedures. AWARD Beyond medicine, this nano technology offers tremendous potential in applications related to food packaging, wire and Michael Hennessey, son of Tom and Linda Cacace cable, sporting foods, and automotive. Hennessey ’77, was the recipient of the Second Annual IN MEMORMIAM Francis “Buddy” Tinari Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Edward Tinari ’68. Michael was a three letter winner and captain in football, basketball, and golf. He was selected to After a long illness, Sal “Butch” Paolillo ’60 the New Haven Gridiron Club All Levi Jackson Team, was All passed away on December 8, 2004. Butch was a member of SCC in football as quarterback and set ten school offensive the 2000 Hall of Fame Class. In his senior year he was named football records. to the All-State Basketball Team and was also a member of Michael ranked in the top twenty-five percent of the 1958 State Class “M” Championship Baseball Team. He the class and is attending Wentworth Institute of owned and operated DaSal Industries for twenty-two years. Technology majoring in civil engineering. Butch was a devoted family man and the Alumni Association extends its sympathy to the Paolillo Family. SAGNELLA RECEIVES VELARDI DEPAUL SCHOLAR/ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP

Kaitlyn Sagnella, daughter of Gary Sagnella ’76 was The Mike Letis/Dr. William Pite Class of 59 Scholar/ the recipient of the Annette Velardi Memorial Scholarship Athlete Scholarship was awarded to Michael DuPaul. sponsored by Frank Velardi ’49. Kaitlyn was President of Michael was a four year member of the soccer and track the Student Council, Treasurer of the Honor Society, teams winning All-State honors in indoor track. He holds Yearbook Editor, and Captain of the Softball Team. She ranked school records indoors in the 600m, 4x400 relay, 4x800 relay, thirteenth in the class and is attending UConn majoring in and sprint medley. He also owns four records outdoors. business. During his four years he has been a volunteer at the Trolley Museum and the Madison Mile Charity fund raiser. He ranked 18th in the class and is attending UConn. CILLO RECEIVES PACE SCHOLARSHIP

VOLLONO RECEIVES GRIECO AWARD Angela Cillo, daughter of Patricia Cillo ’82, was the recipient of the PACE Scholarship sponsored by Chuck and Jordan Vollono, daughter of Albert and Robin Palmer Debbie Sizemore ’68. Angela was consistently on the honor Vollono ‘77/79, was awarded the Grieco Family Scholarship roll and was a member of SAAD. During her four years she th sponsored by John Grieco ’58. Jordan was on the Yearbook worked in a child day care center. She ranked 20 in the Staff, a member of SAAD, Italian Club, and a volunteer at graduating class and is attending UConn pursuing a career Laurel Woods Nursing Home. She was captain of the in education. basketball team and a four year member of the volleyball team. She ranked in the top 12% of the class and is attending the University of Rhode Island.

5 THREE RECEIVE DILUNGO FAMILY FRIENDS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association thank the following businesses, civic SCHOLARSHIP groups and individuals who have supported us financially during this year: The DiLungo Family Scholarships, sponsored by D.F.G. Electric, Inc. Josephine DiLungo, were awarded to Eric Meoli, Jonathan Branford Auto Center East Haven Memorial Funeral Home Finkle, and David Sagnella. Forbes Premium Fuel Meoli is the son of Steven and Doreen Peloso Pasquariello Electric Corp. Meoli ’76. He was captain of the hockey team, second team Town Fair Tire All-SCC and was a two time sportsmanship award winner. W.J. Dornfeld Co., Inc. Finkle is the son of John and Cathy Tropiano Finkle Powsner Auto Metal Works, Inc. ’79. He was a member of the hockey and baseball teams. East Haven Firefighters Local No., 1205 Sagnella was a four year member of the hockey East Haven Education Association Foxon Community Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 team, and in his senior year he was named to the All-SCC, The New Haven County Police Order of Centurions All-Area, and All-State Teams. Foxon Recreation League Ralph’s Auto Body Repair ZANE SPEAKS AT SYMPOSIUM Clayton Property Brokers, LLC Dr. Edward Berlin & Dr. Geyda Chris Zane ’83, President of Zane’s Cycles in Andrew M. Amendola Branford, was the opening speaker at the QUIS 9 symposium East Haven Stoners American Legion Post 89 in Sweden last year. His speech was “Passion for Creating The Dancers Boutique Lifetime Customers.” He outlined his company’s success as Sal Tinari Biddy Basketball being based on service rather than product and price. Chris East Haven Board of Education bought his first bike shop at age 16 and is now one of the 25 Dasal Industries Ltd. largest dealers in the country. He speaks to various East Haven School Administrators Association audiences throughout the U.S. and internationally about Orthodontic Associates of Connecticut, P.C. Zane’s Cycles “Extreme Customer Service.” His store policies East Haven Rotary Club East Haven Police Union Local 1662 A.F.S.C.M.E. have been capsulated in seven textbooks and 20 business Sam’s Dockside Restaruant books. Bicycle retailers nationwide have adopted many of Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari, L.L.C. his unique sales-growing tactics. East Haven Umpires Association Mayor Joseph Maturo The East Haven Republican Town Committee WARNER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO The New Haven Tap-Off Club Cooper Financial Services ROCHE David I. Riccio, M.D., P.C. Blue Flame Oil Co., Inc. The Robert and Frances Healy Warner Scholarship The Gents F.J. Solero’s Italian Retaurant sponsored by the Warner children was awarded to American Legion Post 175 Jacqueline Roche, daughter of Paul Roche ’74. Jacqueline is Royal Plumbing & Heating Co. an accomplished artist winning several awards including Center Barber Shop the Wall Street Gallery Award, The New Haven Brush and George Waldron Palette Award and two Shoreline Arts Alliance Awards. She Goody’s Hardware ranked tenth in the graduating class and will major in the Country House Restaurant, Inc. visual arts at the University of Hartford. Joanne DePalma Central Cleaners Tolli’s Apizza TROPIANO RECOGNIZED WITH EMMY Andy D’Amato Brereton Family Quattlebaum Family Richard Tropiano ’73 received an Emmy Award for East Haven Umpires Association his work with Robert DeNiro on two shows depicting the Korwek Family tragedies of September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Sound Heating & Air Conditioning Center and for a tribute to the first anniversary of the attack. Tom & Todd Savage He is a freelance audio technician for CBS, NBC, Our Lady of Pompeii Church Fox, ABC and other broadcast companies. He does the Ed & Elizabeth Walsh Atlantic Floor Covering weekly series 48 Hours with Leslie Stahl, 60 Minutes II, Patty Morro Dateline, the morning news with Katie Curic, America’s Most Ed Pellegrino Wanted, and numerous interviews with Former President Elvira DiLieto Clinton, Robin Williams, Liza Minelli and others. Country House

6 FORMER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS What are our former scholarship recipients doing now? Michael Huelin ’97 is a fourth grade teacher in Northbridge, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: MA. He is a graduate of Boston College. Richard Gorski ’89 is a graduate of UConn . He is Vice- Lisa Sand Dallai ’96 graduated from SCSU, is a RN at Yale/ President of Axca in New York City. New Haven Hospital, and lives in North Haven. Michael Camera ‘90 is a graduate of Fairfield University. Jennifer DeFrancesco ’98 graduated from SCSU with a He is Director of Finance for Panamasat in Wilton and lives degree in elementary education and psychology. She is a in Stamford with his wife and two children kindergarten teacher in the Wallingford School System. Jeffrey Bogue ’93 is living in Boston working for John Hancock as an underwriter for the International Group MIKE LETIS/DR. WM. PITE SCHOLAR/ATHLETE Department. He is a graduate of Dartmouth and received a SCHOLARSHIP: Master’s in Public Health from Boston University and is Matthew Davy ’95 received a mechanical engineering degree contemplating returning to school to get a M.B.A and masters in fire protection engineering from WPI. He is a Jessica Pollio ’94 married David M. DiTullio of Boylston, fire protection engineer with the Schirmer Engineering MA last July. She is a graduate of Boston College and is a Corporation in the Washington, D.C. office. He is living in classroom teacher in Westborough, MA Lanham, MD. Denise Saunders Norse ’94, graduated from Dartmouth Vincent Camera ’97 is a graduate of Fairfield University and is a math teacher at East Haven High School and is teaching in the Ansonia School System Kathy Brody ’95 is in Law school at the University of Lisa Melillo ’98 graduated from Ithaca College with a Arizona in Tucson. She is a graduate of Yale University. degree in athletic training. She received a masters in Michael Culmo ’96 graduated from Boston University with education and works at Villavova as a recreation director. a degree in psychology. He is employed by Americor and Anthony Serio ’99 is the Manager of East Haven Builders teaching in city schools around the country. Presently he is Supply Kitchen Factor Division. He is a graduate of the married and living in California. UConn School of Business. Michael Zito ’97 graduated from George Washington Amelia Lancio ’01 graduated magna cum laude from University with a major in religion. He received a Navy ROTC Albertus Magnus with a major in photo graphics and a commission as an Ensign, was recently promoted to minor in photography. Lieutenant JG and is now teaching English at the U.S. Naval Academy. PACE SCHLOARSHIP Nicholas Balisciano ’98 is a graduate of the University of Vanessa DiNicola ‘00 graduated from Roger Wiliams Pennsylvania. College. Daniel DeDona ’00 graduated from Yale and is now working on his masters in electrical engineering at Columbia FOUR FACULTY MEMBERS RETIRE University. . Amy Rubino ’01 graduated from Endicott College with a Roger Shapiro, Louise Giammattei, Joseph B.S. in Visual Communications. Landicina retired this past school year. Shapiro came to the high school as an English teacher and Department Head in DILUNGO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: 1978. Giammattei joined the Guidance Department in 1983 Adam Melillo ’96 graduated from Connecticut College with after being transferred from the Joseph Melillo Middle a major in Japaneese studies. He spent two year in Japan School. Landicina began his career in the Language De- teaching English to Japanese students. Presently he is a partment in 1972. The Alumni Association wishes them many special education teacher in the Bridgeport School System. happy years in retirement Adam was the first recipient of this award. ZANE SPEAKS AT SYMPOSIUM Heather Alger, is a 1997 graduate of Albertus Magnus College and is now a school psychologist in the Madison Chris Zane ’83, President of Zane’s Cycles in Schools. Branford was the opening speaker at the QUIS 9 symposium Nicholas Mingione ’99 is a graduate of Western New in Sweden last year. His speech was “Passion for Creating England College and is presently in their law school. Lifetime Customers”. He outlined his company’s success as Joseph Glenn ’01 graduated in 05 from Bucknell University. being based on service rather than product and price. Rachael Culmo ’00 Graduated from Smith College with a Chris bought his first bike shop at age 16 and is degree in psychology. now one of the 25 largest dealers in the country. He speaks to various audiences throughout the U.S. and internationally ANNETTE VELARDI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: about Zane’s Cycles “Extreme Customer Service.” His store Anthony Spadacenta ’95 married Luisa Valdes of East Haven. policies have been capsulated in seven textbooks and 20 He is a graduate of Springfield College and is an Associate business books. Bicycle retailers nationwide have adopted Producer with ESPN. many of his unique sales-growing tactics.

7 IN RETROSPECT THANK YOU ALUMNI

The Alumni Association expresses 1938 - Faculty member, Joseph Mayo, about three feet in various parts of the special appreciation to the following formed the Pep Club. court because of a broken pipe alumni for their contributions: underneath. The remainder of the 1947 – Anne Mascola received the season was played at the Middle Class of 1937 - Gordon Stevens DAR Award School. Class of 1939 -John Messina Class of 1947 - Frank Igo 1951 - Nancy Callahan was named 1977 - Lou Matteo and Donna Pace Register Youth of the Year Audrey Howard Maloney were named All Around Boy and Girl Frank Dooley respectively. Paul Albano 1954 - The Easties ended the most Class of 1948 – Augustine Perrotti successful basketball season in school 1979 -The Easties 18-0 record gave Class of 1949 – John Berndtson history with a record of 29-0. They them their eleventh Housatonic League Steve Narracci defeated Derby, 60-51 to win the State Championship and an overall record of Frank Velardi Joe D’Onofrio Championship and Winchester, MA, 19-3. 72-60 in the Boston Garden to win the Class of 1950 – Louis Paolillo Al Vitale New England Class M Championship . 1980 - Barbara Kelly was named Class of 1951 – Junie Orifice valedictorian of the graduating class. Dalton Brennan 1961 - Bruce Larsen was named to the Donald Vauiso 1981 - Rhonda Ostrom had 33 Class of 1952 – Marian Wilson All Housatonic and All State Basketball rebounds in a game vs. Cheshire, a Pete Russell Teams. school record. Ron Rossetti Class of 1953 – Vincent Gagliardi 1965 - Lynn Barthelson was named 1983 - Julie Torre was named to the All Class of 1954 – Terri Parlato Vitale Register Youth of the Year. Housatonic Cross Country and Track John Esposito Teams. Class of 1955 – Frank Keefe 1967 – Mike Rosen received the Yale Neil Russo 1986 - Todd Parker was named to the Linda Amarante Book Award. All Housatonic and All State Swim Joan Henry Teams, and was the State Class L Class of 1956 – Bob Velardi 1969 - Jim Misseau and Bob Migliaro Champion in the 100 Yard Butterfly. Art Concilio were named to the All Housatonic James Criscuolo Football Team. 1989 - Tony Martone replaces Andy Donald DeAngelis D’Amato as Head Football Coach Bill Ginnetti Harry Lage Cheryl D’Amato was chosen Betty Butch Melillo 1990 -Laura Kulick was named to the Crocker Homemaker of the Year. Joe Michangelo All Housatonic Softball Team for the Class of 1957 – Pat Morro Concelmo third consecutive year. 1971 - Michael Albis was named Marty DeFelice Register Youth of the Year and received John Corvi 1991 -Hank Luzzi ’55 was elected Michael Novella the Yale Book Award. Mayor of East Haven Ralph Paolillo, Jr.

Class of 1958 –Juilie DelGuidice 1972 – Mark Gersz ran for 202 yards 1995 -Mike Russo, Bill Buzzard, Anthony Russell, and Sean Clark , Linda Gagliardi and three touchdowns on only 16 Hargraves members of the 4 X 100 Relay Team, carries to pace the Yellowjackets to a Anthony Paolillo were named to the All State Track Team. 26-12 Thanksgiving Day win over Nick Calovolpe Branford. John Grieco Bob Vetrone 1974 – The East Haven Softball Team Lou Anastasio was defeated by Shelton 6-5 in the Class of 1959 – Dr. William Pite finals of the state tournament. Michael Letis Bill Messina Class of 1960 – Lynn DelGuidice 1975 - During the middle of the Terry Holcombe basketball season the gym floor rose Class of 1961 – Dr. Peter Barile

8 THANK YOU ALUMNI (con’t) SIX RECEIVE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS Visit us on our web site at Class of 1962 – Sandra Gargano www.ehhsalum.com Carbone Six of the top students in the Class of 1963 – Walter Brereton graduating class received the Alumni Bob Hasse Scholarships at the Annual Awards Email Steve Narracci at Marilyn Volpe Night, June 6th. [email protected] Class of 1964 – Suzanne Cross David DeFilippo, son of Carol Parlato Pompano or Richard and Debra Sarno DeFilippo 72/ Madelyn Spadacenta Camera 76 was the valedictorian of the class, a Terri Vitale at tervitale Class of 1965 – Paul Duffy member of the Symphonic Band, David Walls @comcast.net Student Council, Math, History, and Robert Mako Class of 1966 – Richard Krause Drama Clubs. He received the Yale Alice Piergrossi Wickam Book Award and was Rotary Youth of RECAP OF AFRICA TRIP Frank Spadacenta the Month. He is attending Providence Robert Miranda College to pursue a career in chemical The following is a recap Susan Warner research. from Suzanne Cross ‘64 of the three Michael Harkins, son of Class of 1967 – Bill Dornfeld months she spent in Africa: Jim Dornfeld Susan Badamo Harkins ’78 was a member of the cross country and track Ralph DePino We spent three months in Sharon Moliterino Spadacenta teams. He received the Harvard Book Africa, visiting Tanzania, South Africa Class of 1968 – Anthony Serio Award, AP US History Academic, Andy Amendola Spanish Academic, and World and Botswana. We saw animals and Charles Sizemore Civilizations Academic Awards. During amazing scenery but the reason for Debbie DiNicola Sizemore his four years he was a member of the our trip was to visit the people and Edward Tinari Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble. they provided the best memories. Steve Johns Michael ranked second in the class and The three weeks we spent at Class of 1976 – Al Carfora is attending Davidson College and the Nkomo Primary School were the Class of 1977 - Donna Pace Prete hopes to be a screenwriter. most rewarding of our trip. Having Francine DeNicola, daughter Lisa Miranda Goclowski the opportunity to teach and play with Larry Sgrignari of Perla Bragantini DeNicola ’74 was a 70 orphans and give them some Larry Acquarulo member of the Honor Society and Italian individual attention gave us a feeling Class of 1978 – Pat DiLungo Club. She received the Italian, Sue Badamo Harkins Advanced Algebra, and Business that however small our efforts, they Ralph Vitale Management Awards. Francine ranked meant something to the children. Cheryl Henry Acquarulo third in the class and is attending SCSU. Almost all lost their parents Class of 1980 – Marc DiLungo Trinity Mascola, daughter of to AIDS, and live in earthen homes Al Paolillo Clement and Nadine Apuzzo Mascola with dirt floors. Seeing homes that Michele Parlato ’77 was Vice-President of the Honor have no electricity (no air Class of 1981 – Michael Narracci Society and a member of the Italian, conditioning), no water, or plumbing. Class of 1982 – Andy Apuzzo Latin, and History Clubs. In her senior It is a two mile walk to the river for Maria Consiglio Paolillo year she was a peer tutor and a member water. Yet they always had a smile for Class of 1983 – David Brennan of the Student Council.. She ranked Laurie Brennan ninth in the class and is attending us. Those made us feel special. Steve Narracci UConn. Yes, seeing the Ngorongoro Class of 1984 – Nancy Lembo Danielle DeRosa, daughter of Crater was spectacular and watching Class of 1985 – Anthony Bagnoli Lori-Ann Flagge Spadory ’81, was a cheetah chase an impala (and miss) Kenny Horton President of the Honor Society, Editor- was dramatic. Climbing Mt. Class of 1986 –Anthony DiLungo in-Chief of the Yearbook, and a member Kilimanjharo (19,340 ft.) was Kara Hargraves DelGuidice of the Student Council. She ranked exhausting but the views were Class of 1987 – Gino DelGuidice fifteenth in the class, is attending the heavenly. Seeing the migration in the Jim Brennan University of Rhode Island, but is Serengeti of 500,000 wildebeests is Class of 1988 – Marc Guidone undecided on a major. breathtaking. Revisiting the Class of 2002 – Greg DeDona Christina Parillo, daughter of Okavango Delta and learning that Class of 2003 – Matt Goclowski Michael and Regina Beirne Parillo 76/ Class of 2014 – Jake DelGuidice 77 was on the Yearbook Committee, a hippos kill more humans every year Class of 2016 – Julia Rose DelGuidice member of the Young Educators than any other animal is amazing. Class of 2018 – Luke DelGuidice Society, and spent many hours serving But seeing the smile on dinner to the elderly at Laurel Woods. Sebenzile Ngwane’s face for doing so She ranked in the top 12% of the class well on her multiplication tables wins and is attending Albertus Magnus and hands down as the best part of the is majoring in Sociology. trip.

9 The following are excerpts from letters of thanks from the I would like to express my gratitude for being chosen to 2005 scholarship recipients: receive the Robert & Frances Healy Warner Scholarship. Your I extend to you my most sincere thank you for awarding generosity will help me fund my education as an illustration major me the Alumni Association Scholarship. It is a very generous and at the Hartford Art School. . . I want to thank you for supporting most definitely helpful gift you have given me. me as I embark on my future endeavors. I am very thankful for the education that I have received Sincerely, Jaqueline Roche at East Haven High School. . . . The experience there has been remarkable and I have appreciated the challenges and triumphs . . . I would like to take this time to express m y gratitude that came my way. My success there exemplifies this fact. to you and the Association for your generous donation. Unfortu- This fall I will be attending Davidson College in nately I was unable to attend the award night because I was at the Davidson, North Carolina. . . . Unfortunately, due to a variety of University of Connecticut for orientation. factors, Davidson could not provide me with any school-direct Thank you again for the kindness and financial aid that financial aid. Clearly, the importance of your gift cannot be under- you have expressed toward me. stated. Sincerely, Danielle DeRosa Though Davidson is largely considered an “academic” school, I hope to join several of their on campus organizations in I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the band, on the playing field and in the meeting rooms. I am truly the Alumni Association for selecting me as one of the recipients looking forward to my college experience and I most humbly thank who received a scholarship donation. This fall I will be enrolling at you for your contribution in making the next four years a complete the University of Rhode Island where I will use your generous success donation to offset many of the expenses that I will be encounter- Respectfully, Michael Harkins ing. . . . Sincerely, Jordan Vollano Thank you so much for honoring me with the DiLungo Family Scholarship. . . . Through the years I have benefited from all that the Thank you very much for selecting me for the East Ha- DiLungo family has done for East Haven and the hockey program. ven High School Alumni Association Award. The money will be And as a senior, I’d like to extend my gratitude to the family for put towards my tuition at the University of Connecticut. . . .As contributing to my future. you can imagine, with two other sibling also in college, financial Sincerely, Jonathan Finkle aid can be extremely helpful. I appreciate your consideration and am very grateful to receive this award. I intend to make the most Thank you for selecting me as the recipient for the out of the opportunities that lie in my future. Thanks again for Alumni Association Award. I will be graduating from East Haven your kindness. High School on Monday, June 20th. I will be attending Southern Sincerely, Trinity Mascola Connecticut State University this coming fall, with an undeclared major. Your appreciated kindness and generosity will benefit me in Thank you very much for the generous scholarship my future academic endeavors. award. It will be put to good use next year while I attend Eastern Sincerely, Francine DiNicola Connecticut State University. I have a very expensive six-year education to pay for. . . . I cannot begin to tell you how much I I would like to thank you for considering me for this appreciate this wonderful gift. award and granting me it. It is very much appreciated. It is truly Sincerely, an honor to receive a scholarship especially from such a respect- Eric Meoli able family. David Sagnella I sincerely thank you for the Francis “Buddy” Tinari Memorial Scholarship. It will definitely help me fund my college Words can only barely describe how honored I am to be expenses. . . .In September, I will be attending Wentworth Insti- receiving this award. It’s nice to know that all my hard work tute of Technology in Boston. I will be studying Civil Engineering. through high school will be rewarded as I step into college. But it Again, thank you for recognizing me for this scholar- is only because of your generosity and kindness that I am given ship. this opportunity. Thank you once again. Sincerely, Sincerely, Christina Parillo Michael Hennessey.

Thank you very much for choosing me as the recipient My name is Angela Cillo and I just wanted to thank you of the Mike Letis/Dr. Pite Scholar Athlete Award. . . . It has been so much for choosing me as a scholarship recipient. This fall I will my pleasure to participate in sports throughout high school. I be attending the University of Connecticut and I will greatly ap- have learned valuable lessons about determination and hard work preciate your helping to fund my journey in college. from my years as Yellowjacket. The discipline I learned from At the University of Connecticut I will be joining the sports also helped me to focus on academics as well. ACES program, which is a program for exploratory students who With this money I plan to further my education and my have not yet decided on a major. . . . athletic career at University of Connecticut. Thank you again for Again, thank you for all of your support and I assure honoring me with your scholarship. Mike DuPaul you that you’ve make the right choice in giving me a scholarship. Sincerely, Angela Cillo

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The annual membership appeal for 2005-06 is underway and we are requesting that you consider supporting your Association. A self-determined donation will help us continue assisting East Haven High graduates further their education. One hundred percent of all donations are placed in our scholarship fund. Thanks to those who have assisted us and our scholarship sponsors we have awarded over $58,000,00 to date. Any amount will be appreciated. Mail your donation to: The EHHS Alumni Association, 247 Bayard Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473.

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